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Fit Adjustments
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5. When the indicator is at the desired setting, retighten the screw. The split
clamp should be evenly spaced.
6. Carefully guide the EVO arm downwards into the fully lowered (down)
position. Flip the actuator switch to the OFF position.
7. Repeat steps 1 through 6 on the opposite side, as needed.
CHAPTER 8:
FIT ADJUSTMENTS
Before the operator starts using the EVO, some fit adjustments may be required for maximum comfort. If the operator
is feeling any discomfort, try the adjustments described below.
Table 6: Fit Adjustment Troubleshooting
Issue
Solution
You feel pressure near the elbow when you raise your
arm.
Torso length likely too long. Try decreasing torso tube
length by 1 notch
You feel tugging around your bicep / upper arm when
you raise your arm.
Torso length likely too short. Try increasing torso tube
length by 1 notch
Your arm is not aligned with the EVO actuator arm.
Make sure that hip belt is properly positioned and
tightened. Adjust torso length if needed.
The arm cuff slides up and down on your arm.
The arm cuff straps are likely too loose. Readjust and
tighten arm cuff straps as needed.
The webbing straps are digging into your waist.
Check the position of the hip pads, and adjust to ensure
they are centered over your hip bones
The arm cuff is too tight no matter how it is adjusted.
If wearing extra layers, the padding in the arm cuff can
be removed for a more accommodating fit. Otherwise,
try swapping to a large arm cuff size.
You feel restricted when moving your arm across your
body.
For operators with larger shoulders, try moving the arms
of EVO from the inner lug position on the hip belt to the
outer lug position.
You feel discomfort when moving your arm across your
body.
If the arms of EVO are in the outer lug position on the
hip belt, try moving them to the inner lug position.
Note
: For the best fit and comfort, be sure that the tops of the actuators are
slightly higher than the tops of the user’s shoulders. Adjust the torso lengths if
necessary to achieve proper alignment.
Figure 13: Evenly Spaced Split
Clamp
